Are you a qualified Counsellor looking to make a meaningful difference for people experiencing mental health and/or alcohol and other drug challenges?
We’re currently recruiting for an Counsellor to join a well-established, welcoming not-for-profit community-based mental health service in Cairns. This is an opportunity to provide accessible, trauma-informed support to individuals and families while working alongside a multidisciplinary team and broader community services.
Permanent - Part time, 0.6 – 0.8 FTE, $88,090 + super + salary packaging
What's on Offer?
$88,090 + 12% superannuation pro rata
Generous NFP salary packaging up to $15,899 p.a.
Permanent part time employment, 0.6 FTE or 0.8 FTE
Career development and ongoing training
Regular supervision and reflective practice
Employee Assistance Program
Fitness Passport
About the Role
You’ll provide brief intervention, counselling, care coordination and referrals to people experiencing mental health concerns, AOD challenges, distress or crisis.
The service provides a low-stigma, accessible alternative to emergency departments, offering immediate,
short and medium-term support before connecting people with ongoing services.
About You
We’re looking for a compassionate and experienced Counsellor who can work confidently with people experiencing mental health concerns, AOD issues and complex psychosocial needs.
You will ideally have:
A minimum Bachelor's qualification in Counselling and Psychotherapy
Current ACA Level 3+ or PACFA registration
Experience working with AOD
Experience supporting people with complex needs
This is a permanent part time position, with opportunities available at 0.6–0.8 FTE.
Interested?
If you’re looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can provide accessible support to people at times when they need it most, we’d love to hear from you!
Stream Healthcare is an Australian owned and operated Recruitment company, specialising in Mental Health, Social Work and Community Service focused recruitment! Contact the team today for further details on this, and other vacancies!
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📌 Counsellor Cairns City (Australia)
🏢 Stream Healthcare
📍 Australia
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